A photo slideshow (produced by seniors Hannah Zimmer and Ana Clark), illustrating the students’ journey from chubby-cheeked tots to confident young men and women.

Ms. Ramsden spoke of the importance of words and her decision to eliminate three words in particular from her own vocabulary: can’t, hate and should.

“The words we’ve used so far have helped shape the people we are today,” Ms. Ramsden said.

Mr. Larison devoted his time at the lectern to talking about life’s most powerful force, love, and urged those in the audience to silently give thanks to someone whose love has made a difference in their lives.

“We’re all here today because of the love of someone else,” Mr. Larison said.

Mr. Sunheimer introduced some science into the proceedings with a speech about energy: the energy students have received from parents, teachers and others, and the energy they’ll now give back to the universe.

“Never forget the energy that people have given to you – whether you have received it positively or negatively, it makes you who you are,” he said. He also shot a series of selfies on stage with Mr. Durkee, Dr. Tice and the Class of 2015.

Click on the image below to view a photo slideshow of Commencement 2015.